In the last week of September, European electricity market prices rose compared to the previous week. In most of them, the weekly average was above €100/MWh and, in several markets, some hourly prices were above €200/MWh. The rise in gas prices, the decrease in wind energy production and higher demand favored this behavior. Brent futures … Continue reading Higher demand and lower wind energy boost European electricity market prices with help from gas
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Vestas receives first order for V162-7.2 MW wind turbines for a wind farm in Germany
Vestas has received its first firm order for a prototype of the V162-7.2 MW wind turbine, one of the latest additions to the Vestas EnVentus platform. The order was placed by Bürgerwindpark Janneby eG for the Janneby wind farm in Schleswig-Holstein. In September 2023, Vestas also installed a V162-7.2 MW prototype at the Østerild national … Continue reading Vestas receives first order for V162-7.2 MW wind turbines for a wind farm in Germany
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Vestas signs deals for 1,220 MW of wind turbines in Europe and the US
Vestas, a leading wind turbine manufacturer, has announced a series of new contracts to supply a total of 1,220 MW of onshore and offshore wind turbines to projects in Europe and the United States. One of the major orders won by Vestas is a 960 MW contract for EnBW’s He Dreiht offshore wind farm in … Continue reading Vestas signs deals for 1,220 MW of wind turbines in Europe and the US
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Juan Virgilio Márquez, general director of AEE, analyzes the wind energy proposals before the next legislature in Spain
Juan Virgilio Márquez, general director of AEE, analyzes the proposals of the wind sector before the next legislature.1.What do you consider to be the main challenges for the next legislature in relation to the development of wind power in Spain? The electricity sector is a regulated sector. And the regulation of the renewable sector, in … Continue reading Juan Virgilio Márquez, general director of AEE, analyzes the wind energy proposals before the next legislature in Spain
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Ocean Winds and Equitix join forces into Moray East offshore wind farm
Ocean Winds has agreed to sell a minority stake of the 950 MW Moray East Offshore Wind Farm to funds managed by Equitix Investment Management Ltd (“Equitix”) to further invest in offshore wind development.Located in the Moray Firth region and in operation since 2022, the Moray East offshore wind farm generates clean energy for more … Continue reading Ocean Winds and Equitix join forces into Moray East offshore wind farm
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India to award 7.2 GW of offshore wind power in Tamil Nadu in 2024 and 2025
India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a public notice for bidding for the allocation of offshore wind development areas off the coast of the Tamil Nadu region, with 7,215 MW of capacity in the mix.The country issued the call for seven locations off the Tamil Nadu region in the south of … Continue reading India to award 7.2 GW of offshore wind power in Tamil Nadu in 2024 and 2025
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OX2 sells 115 MW wind farm Ånglarna in Sweden for 2.7 billion SEK
OX2 has sold the 115 MW wind farm Ånglarna in Sweden to a European utility for 2.7 billion SEK*. The sale will be recorded in the third quarter. The Ånglarna wind farm will consist of 18 turbines and be situated in the county of Falun in Sweden. OX2 acquired the project rights in May 2019 … Continue reading OX2 sells 115 MW wind farm Ånglarna in Sweden for 2.7 billion SEK
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Ingeteam expands its factory in northern Spain
Ingeteam celebrated the 25th anniversary of its production plant in Navarre (Spain), where it manufactures power electronics equipment for the renewable energy sector, for green hydrogen production and electric vehicle recharging. The company also inaugurated new facilities which represent a significant increase in production capacity. With this new building, it plans to meet the growing … Continue reading Ingeteam expands its factory in northern Spain
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GIC and Iberdrola close strategic alliance to develop transmission networks in Brazil for 456 million euros
Iberdrola and GIC, Singapore’s sovereign fund, and one of the world’s main institutional investors, have closed a strategic agreement to develop transmission networks in Brazil for 2.4 billion Brazilian reals (456 million euros). The agreement, which was first announced in April, now has the approval of both the National Electrical Energy Agency (ANEEL) and the … Continue reading GIC and Iberdrola close strategic alliance to develop transmission networks in Brazil for 456 million euros
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Vestas wins order for 25 MW EnVentus wind turbines in Türkiye
Vestas wins order for 25 MW EnVentus wind turbines in Türkiye. Sanko Holding has placed an order for 25 MW for the Akyel wind farm, which will be located in the Karaman region of Türkiye. The contract includes the supply and installation of four V162-6.2 MW wind turbines, as well as a 10-year Active Output … Continue reading Vestas wins order for 25 MW EnVentus wind turbines in Türkiye
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Protecting Wildlife at Wind Energy Facilities
A lot of work goes into planning a wind turbine facility, long before the turbines are installed. One big consideration is protecting the environment and putting in measures to give wildlife safe ways to navigate and places to live. Conservation also means educating the community about wildlife, so everyone can contribute to the effort. At … Continue reading Protecting Wildlife at Wind Energy Facilities
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Vestas secures order for 960 MW of V236-15.0 MW wind turbines for EnBW’s He Dreiht offshore wind project
Vestas has secured a firm order for 960 MW for its V236-15.0 MW offshore wind turbines. The order includes 64 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines for the He Dreiht wind farm located in German waters of the North Sea. Vestas will also offer a five-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement followed by a … Continue reading Vestas secures order for 960 MW of V236-15.0 MW wind turbines for EnBW’s He Dreiht offshore wind project
Continue readingVestas is awarded a wind farm for ten 62 MW wind turbines in Germany
Vestas has received a firm order from Bürgerwind Beuchte, part of Ebert Erneuerbare Energien Unternehmensgruppe, for the Beuchte wind farm in Lower Saxony, Germany. The order consists of ten V162-6.2 MW wind turbines and includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines. Upon completion, Vestas will service the turbines under a 25-year Active … Continue reading Vestas is awarded a wind farm for ten 62 MW wind turbines in Germany
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Offshore wind farm Hollandse Kust Zuid inaugurated. Vattenfall, BASF and Allianz showcase innovation and biodiversity
Dutch King Willem-Alexander officially inaugurated wind farm Hollandse Kust Zuid. To mark the occasion the king celebrated the completion of Vattenfall’s largest offshore windfarm to date together with executives of Vattenfall, BASF and Allianz on the beach of IJmuiden in front of a life-sized human turbine. The fossil free electricity generated from Hollandse Kust Zuid … Continue reading Offshore wind farm Hollandse Kust Zuid inaugurated. Vattenfall, BASF and Allianz showcase innovation and biodiversity
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Vestas wins 38 MW wind power order in Japan
Vestas has secured a 38 MW order with Todo Corporation for the Iwaki Miwa wind farm in Fukushima prefecture, Japan. Owned by JR East Energy Development Co., Ltd., the wind farm will be built by Todo Corporation and will feature nine V117-4.2 MW wind turbines. Vestas will also offer 20 years of Active Output Management … Continue reading Vestas wins 38 MW wind power order in Japan
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Ørsted completes 200 MW wind farm in Kansas
Ørsted has started operations at Sunflower Wind, an onshore wind farm located in Marion County, Kansas, the US. Sunflower Wind will be Ørsted’s 13th operational wind farm in the United States, with a capacity to power more than 70,000 homes. In addition to providing affordable, renewable energy, Sunflower Wind will provide economic benefits to its … Continue reading Ørsted completes 200 MW wind farm in Kansas
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Renewables Jobs Nearly Doubled in Past Decade, Soared to 13.7 Million in 2022
Worldwide employment in renewable energy reached 13.7 million in 2022, an increase of one million since 2021 and up from a total of 7.3 million in 2012, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Labour Organization (ILO). The tenth edition of Renewable Energy and Jobs: Annual Review … Continue reading Renewables Jobs Nearly Doubled in Past Decade, Soared to 13.7 Million in 2022
Continue readingVestas wins 1,140 MW offshore wind order for V236-15.0 MW wind turbines in Poland
Vestas has secured a firm order for 1,140 MW from Baltic Power Sp. z o.o. z o.o, a joint venture between ORLEN S.A. and Northland Power Inc, for the Baltic Power offshore wind farm in Poland.Vestas will supply, install and commission 76 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines for the Baltic Power project. Upon completion, Vestas will … Continue reading Vestas wins 1,140 MW offshore wind order for V236-15.0 MW wind turbines in Poland
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Statkraft supplies solar and wind power to ZEISS in Germany
Statkraft will supply 800 GWh of green electricity to German ZEISS sites over a period of eleven years. To achieve this, the companies have concluded several Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). The PPAs with different delivery start dates and periods support ZEISS in achieving the goal of becoming climate-neutral in its own activities by 2025. ZEISS … Continue reading Statkraft supplies solar and wind power to ZEISS in Germany
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Iberdrola completes its first hybrid wind and solar plant in Spain
Iberdrola has completed the construction in of the first hybrid wind and solar photovoltaic plant in Spain and is now immersed in the commissioning process. The company thus reinforces its innovative and renewable leadership in the region with the development in Burgos of this technology that optimises the use of the grid and minimises the … Continue reading Iberdrola completes its first hybrid wind and solar plant in Spain
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